Supplier Quality Engineer (m/w/d)

NAXCON GmbH, headquartered in Weil am Rhein with additional offices, including Stuttgart, is one of Germany's leading engineering and IT service providers.

Our experts possess extensive expertise in software and hardware development, modern electronics, and cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI).

In addition to delivering high-quality engineering solutions for our customers, we are passionate about driving our own innovation projects as well as research and development activities. Renowned companies from a wide range of industries place their trust in our expertise, reflecting the outstanding knowledge, professionalism, and commitment of our engineers.

Position: Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Bremen, Germany

Field: Defence

Type: Full-time

Tasks:

• Preparing and contributing to the planning of the supplier audit programme, including prioritising the supplier audits to be carried out
• Contributing to the risk analysis of suppliers and associated supply chains, with a focus on conducting quality risk assessments
• Contributing to tender comparisons, supplier selection and approvals
• Planning and conducting quality audits (system and process audits) to assess and monitor the quality capability of potential and existing suppliers
• Cross-project monitoring of First Article Inspections (FAI) and trial orders
• Coordinating and managing the approval of production processes at suppliers in consultation and collaboration with the PQM responsible for the relevant projects/products
• On request, involvement in Production Readiness Reviews (PRR) and
• First Article Inspections (FAI)
• Involvement in comprehensive supplier development in collaboration with the Procurement department, with a focus on advising on, designing and specifying improvement measures resulting from supplier audits
• Analysis and reporting on the status of suppliers' quality capability
• Carrying out one of the following tasks:
• Planning and designing the assessment and assurance of quality capability across related supply chains
• Coordinating and managing tasks to monitor suppliers' quality capability in the context of localising entire supply chains
• Optimising and establishing process elements, methods and standards for assessing and documenting quality capability, as well as for enabling suppliers
• Clarifying, determining and specifying quality requirements for suppliers. This includes:
• Quality assurance agreements, central manufacturing specifications (e.g. paint finishing instructions, etc.) in consultation with the line manager
• Ensuring suppliers are ready for series production – responsible for carrying out a manufacturability assessment, Advanced Product
• Quality Planning (APQP), series production approval and FAI approval.
• Supporting and carrying out capacity analyses at the supplier's premises

Requirements:

• A completed Master's degree in engineering or equivalent
• VDA 6.3-certified supplier auditor
• Practical experience or in-depth knowledge of the manufacture of plant, mechatronic and optical equipment, PCBs, harnesses and wiring, or software development
• Business fluency in English and German (spoken and written)
• Several years' relevant experience in supplier management, particularly in conducting supplier audits
• In-depth knowledge of at least three of the following standards and methods: DIN EN ISO 9001, maturity assessment in accordance with
• VDA, Automotive SPICE, APQP, PPAP, measurement system analysis, machine capability, lean management, project management
• Goal-oriented and independent working style
• Confident manner and communication skills at all levels of the organisation
• Strong intercultural competence
• Willingness to travel worldwide

What we offer:

• International Working Environment: Join a diverse and multicultural team where people from different backgrounds and cultures collaborate to achieve outstanding results.
• German Language Development: Whether you are a beginner or an advanced speaker, we provide a supportive environment to help you improve your German language skills.
• Dedicated Point of Contact: You will have a personal contact within the company who will support and guide you throughout your employment.
• Professional Growth: Our engineers have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across different industries, continuously expanding their expertise and developing new skills.
• Regular Team Events: We organize regular company events to strengthen team spirit, encourage collaboration, and create a positive working atmosphere.
• Competitive Compensation: We value our employees and offer an attractive compensation package that reflects your qualifications, experience, and performance.